Centrum
Rotterdam
Popular places to visit
Erasmus Bridge
This huge yet graceful bridge connects the north and south parts of Rotterdam and is one of the city’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
Markthal Rotterdam
During your visit to Rotterdam, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Markthal Rotterdam. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Euromast
The Netherland’s tallest lookout tower offers breathtaking panoramas of Rotterdam and a fine-dining restaurant with dazzling views.
Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum
Admire one of the finest collections of artwork in Europe, which features Dutch Old Masters as well as abstract and contemporary pieces.
Maritime Museum
As one of the largest and oldest port cities in Europe, it’s fitting that Rotterdam boasts one of the continent’s most impressive nautical museums.
Rotterdam Central Library
After visiting Rotterdam Central Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Rotterdam. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague Day Trip from Amsterdam
Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour from Amsterdam
MUST DO: Rotterdam highlights & history with a local guide
Top hotels in Centrum
The Usual Rotterdam
"Clean and convenient, good location, quiet"
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Bilderberg Parkhotel Rotterdam
"Great hotel overall! It’s right in the city center of Rotterdam so it’s close and a walkable distance from pretty much everything! Staff were great! If you arrive early before your check in they will store your belongings in a safe and locked room! The rooms themselves were very well maintained and ..."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
The James Hotel Rotterdam
"Great location, comfortable beds, great staff."
Reviewed on 22 May, 2026
NH Atlanta Rotterdam
"Location is good, close to Markthal, shopping street. Staff is helpful. Hotel is old and needs restoration like scratch marks on window pane and the rubber caulking is peeling off. Don't know what happened that Friday night. It seems cars were racing against each other. There were honking, backfiring, ..."
Reviewed on 17 May, 2026
citizenM Rotterdam
"CitizenM is a fantastic property. Excellent by every measure. - the hotel is a perfect combination of clean/useful design and well thought out amenities and features. - breakfast is amazing - one of the best I’ve experienced in many years. - the simple elegance of the guest rooms made it easy on ..."
Reviewed on 21 May, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Rotterdam - Central Station by IHG
"Brilliantly located. Room was spacious. Cot was available, but needed a few requests. Breakfast was excellent. Very pleased with stay."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centrum
Cool
While visiting Cool, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Claus Statue and Witte de Withstraat.
Chinatown
While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like De Doelen and Holland Casino Rotterdam.
Oude Westen
While Oude Westen may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like De Doelen and Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.
Stadsdriehoek
If you're spending some time in Stadsdriehoek, Markthal Rotterdam and Kijk-Kubus are top sights worth seeing.
Middelland
Though Middelland may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum and De Doelen.
Scheepvaartkwartier
You'll enjoy the bars and parks in Scheepvaartkwartier. You might want to make time for a stop at Euromast or Erasmus Bridge.
